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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,796.76, 14,695.08 and 3,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,796.76, 14,695.08 and 3,555.32 is: 5,332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,796.76 : 14,695.08 = 3,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,796.76/14,695.08 = 3,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,796.76x = 14,695.08 × 3,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,796.76x = 52,245,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245,711.83/9,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,332.96

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